Everyone has had the experience of driving somewhere familiar then suddenly realizing they didn't remember the drive.That loss of focus is called autopilot, and it can be as dangerous at work as it is on the road.One technique to keep yourself out of autopilot is becoming a sort of fortune teller, safety consultant Tim Page-Bottorff told Safety and Health Magazine. Start … [Read more...] about Are you working in zombie mode?
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Flowers are key to attracting hummingbirds
Want to see more hummingbirds in your yard? Lots of blooming flowers -- especially tubular varieties -- help attract nesting residents.A good hummingbird habitat has more than just a sugar-water feeder.It should have some small deciduous trees and dense shrubs for nesting. There should be places to perch around your feeder, too. Remember, a hummer has to feed every 15 minutes … [Read more...] about Flowers are key to attracting hummingbirds
The new shampoos come in a bar
Cruise down the hair care aisles in any big box store and you'll see the usual lineup of liquid shampoos in plastic bottles, but there's a new option gaining traction.Shampoo bars are exploding in popularity, and with cosmetics giants like L'Oreal and Procter & Gamble offering solid shampoos through their hair care brands, they're almost certainly here to stay. How do … [Read more...] about The new shampoos come in a bar
USB-C may become the one cord to rule them all
Future generations may never fully understand the struggles of those who came before them. Can anyone used to driving a car imagine how difficult it would be to keep a horse fed, cleaned, and ready to work? Future generations may never experience the horror of losing a charging cable.That's because unified charging systems, like USB-A and now USB-C, make it easy to use … [Read more...] about USB-C may become the one cord to rule them all
The love for animals
Cats and dogs have been remembered throughout history for their love, acts of courage, and just for their extraordinary acts.Here are a few of the countless extraordinary animal stories:Eclipse: To this day, Eclipse is a bus riding dog in Seattle. She just wants to go to the dog park. Her companion, Jeff Young, wants her to go and he wants to take her, but if he's too slow, … [Read more...] about The love for animals